{
  "id": 4859051,
  "title": "Kacey Musgraves Covers ‘9 to 5’ During MSG Show, Says She’s ‘Never Gonna Be Over’ Losing Dolly Parton",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/kacey-musgraves-covers-9-to-5-during-msg-show-says-shes-never-gonna",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T11:55:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/country/kacey-musgraves-covers-9-to-5-msg-tribute-dolly-parton-1236329771/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At Madison Square Garden on Monday night, Kacey Musgraves paid tribute to Dolly Parton once again by delivering a reminiscent performance. The singer lamented over Parton's passing, expressing her difficulty in accepting that the \"supernova of a person\" is no longer among us. She attributed her ability to perform to Parton's influence, stating that she wouldn't be able to stand on stage without her. This was not Musgraves' first time honoring Parton, as she had rearranged the setlist for a previous show in Boston to play Parton's songs in her memory. During Monday's performance, Musgraves covered Parton's 1981 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit, \"9 to 5,\" with a note that she's \"not over it\" and \"never gonna be over it.\" The singer reminded the crowd of Parton's impact, describing her as a \"matriarch\" and someone who embodied royalty. Musgraves is among numerous artists who have taken a break from their own shows to honor Parton, who is remembered for her chart-topping career, kindness, and charitable work. Parton was laid to rest in a private family funeral in Nashville on Friday.",
  "summary": "The singer was the latest star to pay musical tribute to the country legend who died last week at 80.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}